| A | B |
|---|
| bloviate | to speak or write verbosely and “windily” |
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| gauche | lacking social experience or grace; not tactful, crude |
| acumen | keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination, especially in practical matters |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly with the sense that something is beneath you |
| nonpareil | having no equal in quality or excellence; an individual of unequaled excellence |
| ad hoc | formed or used for specific or immediate problems or needs |
| portmanteau | a word formed by the blending of two or more other words |
| ardent | full of passion and emotion |
| intractable | stubborn; hard to manage |
| epicurean | having to do with relishing the pleasure of eating or drinking |
| querulous | whiny or full of complaints |
